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Ends of the earth

As opposed to the end of the earth. Many a times people will react in vigor trying to make a point in saying we will go to the ends of the earth to find so and so or identify a cause of some issue or cure a disease. I was wondering why Google had not put some effort into once and for all (of humanity) finding these so called ends and tying them in a bow. Too many loose ends don't you think? That way when anyone dramatizes again we just tell them to use a GPS and voila. You are at the ends before getting to your wits end. For that matter we the people should also decide where these so called Wits Ends are so that we know to avoid them. Getting there is not going to help so why go there? If you are religious you are thinking that perhaps the end is near. I say it is. I just proved it. Google will soon have it right on your dashboard and all you have to do is ask for it. You will have found it. Destination - 1100 miles away. Or some such. Plenty of rest areas along the way. After all enjoy the journey - its not all in the end. You paid for the movie - watch it- the end will come sooner or later. That is the end all be all of it all. I think such positive thoughts will serve us well before you know - well - like we see the end of the earth!

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